SJVN (BOM:533206) Days Payable: 78.79 (As of Mar. 2026) — 52% Below Median

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BOM:533206 SJVN Ltd BOM:533206
77 GF Score
Price ₹68.62
GF Value ₹157.00
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is SJVN Days Payable?

SJVN BOM:533206 -0.06% 77 Days Payable is 78.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 164.05. GuruFocus rates BOM:533206 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹157.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, SJVN ranks better than 72.77% on this metric.

SJVN's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,844 Mil. SJVN's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,136 Mil. Hence, SJVN's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 78.79.

The historical rank and industry rank for SJVN's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:533206' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 105.33   Med: 164.05   Max: 773.9
Current: 189.54

During the past 13 years, SJVN's highest Days Payable was 773.90. The lowest was 105.33. And the median was 164.05.

BOM:533206's Days Payable is ranked better than
72.77% of 393 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 79.77 vs BOM:533206: 189.54

SJVN's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (976.79) to Mar. 2026 (78.79). It may suggest that SJVN accelerated paying its suppliers.


SJVN Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SJVN's Days Payable can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

SJVN Days Payable Chart

SJVN Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 172.86 155.23 203.28 773.90 243.10

SJVN Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 976.79 0.00 0.00 79.91 78.79

SJVN Days Payable Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, SJVN's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


SJVN Days Payable vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, SJVN's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SJVN's Days Payable falls into.


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SJVN Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

SJVN's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1988.9 + 1843.9) / 2 ) / 2877.4*365
=1916.4 / 2877.4*365
=243.10

SJVN's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 1843.9) / 1 ) / 2135.5*365 / 4
=1843.9 / 2135.5*365 / 4
=78.79

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 78.79 mean?
SJVN (BOM:533206) has a Days Payable of 78.79 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on SJVN and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 164.05. Over the past decade, SJVN's Days Payable has ranged from 105.33 to 773.90. According to the industry distribution chart, SJVN ranks #107 out of 393 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is SJVN's Days Payable too high?
SJVN's current Days Payable of 78.79 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 164.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 105.33 to a high of 773.90. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Payable is 79.77. SJVN's value of 78.79 is 1.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SJVN ranks #107 out of 393 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SJVN has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SJVN's Days Payable compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, SJVN ranks #107 out of 393 companies for Days Payable. This puts SJVN in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 79.77. SJVN's value of 78.79 is 1.2% below this benchmark. Historically, SJVN's own Days Payable has ranged from 105.33 to 773.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 164.05 vs. the industry median of 79.77, SJVN has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 79.77, based on 393 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SJVN's current Days Payable of 78.79 is 1.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on SJVN and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Payable is 79.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SJVN's current Days Payable is 78.79, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 164.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SJVN stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SJVN (BOM:533206) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹157.00, compared to a current price of ₹68.62 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 78.79, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 164.05 and 1.2% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 79.77. SJVN's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SJVN (BOM:533206), the current Days Payable is 78.79 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is SJVN (BOM:533206) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SJVN stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹68.62 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹157.00. GuruFocus considers SJVN to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:533206:

  • Days Payable: 78.79 (52% below median its 10-year median of 164.05)
  • GF Value™: ₹157.00 vs. price of ₹68.62 (56.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.2% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#107 of 393)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:533206 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SJVN Business Description

Other Exchanges SJVN:India
Address SJVN Corporate Office Complex, Shanan, Shimla, HP, IND, 171006
SJVN Ltd is engaged in the business of generating and selling power. It is implementing various solar, hydro, wind, and thermal power projects and transmission lines across different states in India, such as Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Arunachal Pradesh etc., as well as in neighboring countries, including Nepal and Bhutan. The group is also engaged in the business of providing consultancy and energy trading. The majority of its revenue is generated from Energy sales.
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